Eight women from regional and remote Queensland have been selected for a career-enhancing opportunity to develop their skills and connections in the music industry.
The AWMA Queensland Regional & Remote Women's Music Program enables aspiring female musicians and music industry practitioners to travel and attend the two-day Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) Conference, Ceremony and Concert Program in Meanjin/Brisbane on 1 & 2 October.
Supported by Australian Women in Music and the Queensland Government, the Program provides a safe and supportive environment for industry connections to develop and thrive, ensuring all participants are nurtured by experienced music industry professionals to achieve their aspirations.
Now in its fifth year, the Program has provided employment and performance opportunities for previous recipients, along with the opportunity to participate in AWMA and make invaluable industry connections.
Several of this year's delegates have also been selected to perform as part of the 2024 First Nations Women's Music Program.
AWMA Founding Executive Producer and Program Director Vicki Gordon said: "We cannot underestimate the impact and importance of supporting regional and remote music practitioners who play a critical role within the broader music ecosystem. In combination with our First Nations Women's Music Program, the Regional Program sits at the heart of Australian Women in Music. I am delighted that we can continue to showcase the power of music as a healing and connecting force."
Queensland Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman said: "For the talented women creatives and artists in rural, regional and remote parts of Queensland, this program provides an invaluable opportunity for industry experience and exposure."
The Minister congratulated this year's successful delegates: "Not only will they be making their communities proud, but also setting a shining example of what is possible for women and girls in their region."
The Program provides opportunities for women in a range of music industry roles. Previous regional delegate Elly Hanlon, from Airlie Beach, is working as a key member of this year's AWMA production team delivering the two-day event.
The AWMA 2024 delegates were selected based on their current music experience, their role in the industry and the impact they are making to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive music community. They are provided with travel, accommodation and per diems to attend the AWMA Conference and the First Nations Women's Music Program on 1 October as well as the AWMA Award Ceremony & Concert on the evening of 2 October.
With an incredible array of finalists and stellar line-up of artists performing at this year's AWMA, the regional and remote delegates will have behind-the-scenes access to some of the most experienced and talented female, non-binary and GNC artists, musicians and music practitioners working in the Australian music industry today.
Featured artists include Sarah Blasko, Kasey Chambers, Mo'Ju, Nina Korbe, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan & Karin Schaupp, Ripple Effect Band, Karen Lee Andrews and Emily Wurramara.
The full list of 2024 Queensland Regional & Remote Women's Music Program delegates is provided on the following pages.
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